20+ JOB RESOURCES + WIN A CHROMEBOOK
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Monday, Sep. 16, from 5:30–7 pm | LOOKING FOR A JOB? Thinking about changing careers? Stop by the Community Job Fair for an opportunity to meet with local employers, learn about career resources available at the library, and enter the drawing for a chance to win prizes, including a Chromebook. Participants include Champaign Unit 4 Schools, FedEx, New American Welcome Center, and more. Spanish and French interpreters will be available. Part of the Get that Job! series.
>> Which 20+ employers & job coaches will be there? |
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The Magic Show! with Kayleigh Rodgers |
Saturday, Sep. 28, at 3 pm | YOU’LL BE AMAZED and enchanted by Iowa’s yougest magician, Kayleigh Rodgers. Get ready to ooh and ahh at her dazzling tricks! |
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month |
WITH A LIBRARY CARD, you can explore all the benefits the library has to offer—including new books, take-home technology like hotspots, online resources including LinkedIn Learning, plus 250,000 ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming movies. If you sign up during September, you’ll get a free coffee or bottled beverage from the Library Café, in addition to a library tote and free book from the FriendShop Bookstore. Sign up online or just stop by! |
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Did you know all 10,000 students in Champaign Unit 4 School District are eligible for cards? If you need any help getting your student signed up, contact us. |
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Thursday, Sep. 19, at 6 pm | DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS about creating a budget for your family? Join Daly Andersson, Wealth Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, with Sterling Wealth Management to learn about Family Budgeting: Harmony in Finance. Part of the Money Matter$ series. |
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WHAT WILL THE FUTURE of your library look like? We want your input. We are developing a Strategic Plan to guide future priorities and help us meet the changing needs of this community. Your input is important. The Community Survey is open until Friday, September 13. |
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Available in English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. |
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Tuesdays at Ten with Fred Christensen |
HISTORY WILL COME ALIVE during Tuesdays at Ten | Historical Curiosities, a five-week series with popular OLLI instructor Fred Christensen (9/3–10/1). Each talk combines fascinating information about the past with insights into how people today think about the world of their ancestors. Topics include map-making, Victorian era travel guides, “Crackpots and Cracked Pots,” and King Arthur. The fall Tuesdays at Ten series continues through November, including presentations by local experts on artificial intelligence. Meets at the Main Library on Tuesdays at 10 am. |
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Fall Reading Challenge Starts September 1 |
DO YOUR KIDS like to win prize books? The Fall Reading Challenge for Kids & Teens (9/1–12/15) starts soon. We invite infants through Grade 5 students to go Nuts About Reading! Middle and high school students can also read to win. Sign up starting September 1 » |
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TECH QUESTIONS? Our Getting Started workshops introduce computers, tablets, and more. We provide the equipment and materials—all you need to do is show up! This month includes an introduction to streaming services (9/9), a two-part series on Microsoft Word (9/10 & 17), and Google Docs (9/24). Sign up online or give us a call at 217/403-2000. |
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In addition, staff from the Illinois Attorney General’s office will be on site to share strategies for staying safe online with Common Scams & Identity Theft (9/30). Open to everyone, no experience necessary. |
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Business & Career Workshops |
LOOKING FOR A JOB or launching a business? Stop by the Douglass Branch (9/3) or the Main Library (9/4) to consult with Career Librarian Cat Purcell and get ready for the Community Job Fair (9/16). If your focus is on nonprofits and fundraising, we are partnering with Community Foundation this month to present Shari Fox’s Introduction to Planned Giving (9/18). 9/3 · Business & Career Help, drop in 5–7 pm, Douglass Branch
9/4 · Career Help, drop in 11 am–1 pm
9/10 · Photography Tips for Your Business, 2 pm
9/12 · SBDC Office Hours in Launch Business Center, drop in 12–3 pm
9/16 · Community Job Fair, 5:30–7 pm
9/17 · Know Your Customer, Grow Your Business, 5:30 pm
9/18 · Introduction to Planned Giving, 1 pm
9/26 · Choosing the Right Website Platform for Your Business, 10 am
9/26 · Career Lunch & Learn | Ask the Expert: All About Interviews, 12 pm
Business Resources »
Career Resources » |
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STARTING IN SEPTEMBER, you’ll have free access to The New York Times online—including Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. When you’re in the library, you can view without logging in. Otherwise, login using your Champaign library card. You’ll get to save on subscription fees, while having a chance to play Wordle, solve crossword puzzles, and cook from celebrated recipes. The New York Times is also available as part of the PressReader collection.
Next? The Wall Street Journal will be available soon. |
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FriendShop Bookstore Sales |
DURING SEPTEMBER, students get 50% off already low prices at the FriendShop Bookstore. Located on the lower level of the Main Library, the shop includes more than 20,000 used books, movies, and audiobooks. Most items are $2 or less. And the best part? All the money you spend goes right back to the library! Joining the Library Friends is easy. We appreciate your support! Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 1 to 4 pm.
9/11–15 · Members’ Half-Price Sale
9/25–29 · Tag Bag Sale – take home a bag of books for just $1 |
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SIGN UP for a library card during September and you’ll get a free coffee or bottled beverage at the Library Café—in addition to the library tote and free book from the FriendShop Bookstore! Sign up » |
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Studio Drop-in Hours
• Saturdays, 9 am–6 pm
• Sundays, 12–6 pm
• Thursdays, 5–7 pm
WANT TO CREATE something special? Drop in during open hours to explore The Studio! Library staff will be available to answer your questions. The Studio » |
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
FOR ADULTS
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Crafty Adults | How to Crochet
Wed., Sep. 11, at 6 pm
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Studio Workshop | Intro to Cricut
Wed., Sep. 25, at 6:30 pm
Learn how to use the Cricut vinyl cutters and heat presses available in The Studio. Sign up starting September 1 » |
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Friday Night Jam Session
Fri., Sep. 27, at 6 pm
Douglass Branch
For adults & teens |
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Yarn & Shenanigans
Mon., Sep. 9 & 23, at 6 pm
Douglass Branch |
Coffee and a Craft | Flower Wreath
Thu., Sep. 12, at 2 pm
Douglass Branch |
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Gale Courses Start Monthly |
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Project READ Tutoring
Fridays, drop in 9:30–11:30 am |
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LOOKING FOR something fun for after school? Stop by Teen Lounge for crafting, gaming, 3D printing, sewing, and more—all designed especially for middle and high school students. On Unit 4 early release Mondays (9/9 & 23), activities start at 1 pm. Meets at Main Library in The Studio. |
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DIY Kids
Wednesdays at 4 pm
Douglass Branch
>> Geoboard Creations, Tech Toys, Plastic Cup Stacking, Fork Flowers |
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Family Fun Night
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
>> Read to the Dogs, Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns, Owl Diaries, Family Fort & Reading Night |
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Table Talk Book Club Did You Hear about Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
Tue., Sep. 10, at 6:30 pm
Douglass Branch |
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Make & Take for Preschoolers
Thursdays at 10 am
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Bilingual Storytime: Spanish & English
Tue., Sep. 24, at 6:30 pm |
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Mother Goose on the Loose
For infants to age 6. Meets at 11:15 am:
9/25 · Main Library
9/30 · Douglass Branch |
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WHAT’S NEW? New Releases hit the shelves every week on Tuesday mornings. Reserve your copy now or give us a call at 217/403-2000. We’ll let you know when your hold items are ready for pickup! |
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LIBRARY CLOSED
The Main Library and Douglass Branch will be closed on Monday, September 2. Book returns are always open. |
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